2004 Peugeot 307 1.6L Diesel · EY54 SVK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in December 2022 at 167,363 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just twelve days prior. The owner addressed a failed bonnet latch, a deteriorated drive shaft boot, and worn suspension arm bushes to secure the certificate. This pattern suggests that the owner only addressed mechanical faults when they threatened the annual test status. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant stagnation in usage between November 2020 and November 2021, where the car covered only 892 miles in a full year. This period of low use suggests potential standing which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. Since the December 2022 test, there is no recorded mileage data for over three years, meaning the current state of the drivetrain and wear items is unknown. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The record shows recurring issues with steering rack inner joints and suspension arm bushes across the 2020 to 2022 period. You should check for any remaining play in the steering or signs of perished rubber in bushings. The offside front CV boot noted as severely deteriorated in 2022 requires verification to ensure the replacement has not torn again, which would destroy the joint. Given the previously reported oil leak in 2020, the engine bay should be inspected for active weeping that may have worsened during the recent period of inactivity.